GPrinter GA-E250 is a high-speed receipt printer with an automatic cutter for retail stores, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and other checkout workstations with a steady customer flow. It prints at up to 250 mm/s on thermal paper up to 80 mm wide and supports USB, RS-232 and Ethernet. Network connectivity allows the printer to be installed away from the checkout computer or accessed from several workstations. It can also print fiscal receipts generated by Torgsoft pECR.
What is the GPrinter GA-E250?
GPrinter GA-E250 is a stationary direct thermal printer for receipts, vouchers, orders, barcodes, QR codes and service documents. It provides 203 dpi resolution, supports 80 and 58 mm thermal paper and rolls up to 83 mm in diameter. No ink, toner or cartridges are required.
Who is the GPrinter GA-E250 suitable for?
- supermarkets and stores with a steady customer flow
- retail and wholesale businesses
- cafés, coffee shops and restaurants
- pharmacies, kiosks and petrol stations
- service centres and order pickup points
- checkout workstations that need fast printing and automatic cutting
- businesses that need Ethernet network connectivity
Who is it not suitable for: if Bluetooth or WiFi connectivity is required without an additional printer modification, another model should be selected.
Advantages of the GPrinter GA-E250
- print speed up to 250 mm/s for intensive checkout work
- automatic cutter rated for up to 1 million cuts
- USB, RS-232 and Ethernet in the standard configuration
- local network connectivity
- support for 80 and 58 mm receipt paper
- paper rolls up to 83 mm in diameter
- QR and common 1D barcode printing
- RJ11 cash drawer port
- desktop or wall-mounted installation
- print speed and density configuration
- service utility for configuration, diagnostics and counters
- printer firmware update capability
- printing fiscal receipts generated by Torgsoft pECR
How does it differ from the GPrinter GA-E200?
The GPrinter GA-E250 and GPrinter GA-E200 are stationary 80 mm receipt printers designed for checkout work. The GA-E250 provides USB, RS-232 and Ethernet in one configuration, making it suitable when several wired connection options are required. The corresponding GA-E200 version provides USB and Ethernet. The GA-E250 is useful when an additional RS-232 serial interface is required.
What is required to use the GPrinter GA-E250?
- desktop or laptop computer
- USB cable, power adapter and power cable
- Driver
- Configuration and service utility
- Ethernet cable for network connection
- 80 or 58 mm thermal receipt paper
What is the service utility used for?
The utility is used to configure network parameters and the printer IP address, adjust selected print settings and view service information such as total print length and cutter counts. It can also be used during printer maintenance.
How does Ethernet connection work?
The GPrinter GA-E250 connects to the local network via Ethernet. After its IP address is configured, it can operate as a network printer. This is useful when the printer is installed away from the checkout computer or needs to be accessible from several workstations.
How is a cash drawer connected?
A compatible cash drawer can be connected to the GPrinter GA-E250 through the RJ11 port. The control output is 24 V, 1 A. If you are unsure whether a particular cash drawer is compatible, compatibility can be confirmed with Torgsoft specialists.
Where is the GPrinter GA-E250 used?
The GPrinter GA-E250 is used in retail and wholesale businesses, supermarkets, stores, pharmacies, kiosks, restaurants, cafés, coffee shops, beauty salons, service centres, order pickup points and petrol stations. Print speeds up to 250 mm/s, the automatic cutter and large paper roll capacity are particularly useful at busy checkout workstations.
What is it used with?
The GPrinter GA-E250 uses 80 mm thermal receipt paper. It supports rolls up to 83 mm in diameter, including 80 mm thermal receipt rolls.
A compatible cash drawer such as the ASAP POS 410E can also be connected. For checkout operation, the printer can be used with Torgsoft and, when required, Torgsoft pECR.
Questions and answers
Does the GPrinter GA-E250 have an automatic cutter?
Yes. The printer has a built-in automatic cutter rated for up to 1 million cuts.
Can it print over a local network?
Yes. The GPrinter GA-E250 has Ethernet. After its IP address is configured, it can operate over the local network.
What is RS-232 used for?
RS-232 allows the printer to connect to POS or other equipment that uses a serial COM interface.
Can the GPrinter GA-E250 print fiscal receipts?
Yes. It can print fiscal receipts generated by Torgsoft pECR. Fiscalization is performed by the pECR, while the GPrinter GA-E250 prints the completed receipt.
Can a cash drawer be connected?
Yes. An RJ11 port with a 24 V, 1 A control output is provided for this purpose.
What receipt paper does it use?
The printer supports 80 and 58 mm thermal receipt paper. Standard checkout receipts are commonly printed on 80 mm paper.
How to choose a receipt printer for intensive checkout work?
For a busy checkout, consider print speed, automatic cutting, paper roll capacity and connectivity. The GPrinter GA-E250 is suitable when you need up to 250 mm/s, 80 mm receipt paper, an automatic cutter, USB, RS-232 and Ethernet.
